Welcome to the West Michigan Co-op!
We are happy to have you join us!

Following is some helpful information to get you started:

1. The shopping cycle runs for one week each month. Ordering begins on the first Saturday of the month and runs through the following Friday.  The pick-up is a week and a half later on a Wednesday evening, from 5:45 - 8:00 pm.  Please see the calendar on our website www.westmichigancoop.com for specific dates and other event information.

2. Ordering is easy - once you have logged into your account, search for products by category or by producer, select your items and add them to your shopping basket.  If you are happy with what you have in your basket, you are finished!  There is no submit button, it saves automatically and whatever is in your basket at the end of the shopping cycle is your order.  Orders are paid for at the pick-up.  We accept cash, check, and money orders.  Your two month trial membership begins when you sign up.  Following the trial period, the $35 annual membership fee will be due.

3. The pick-up location is 1111 Godfrey SW, in the Media Rare building at the exact corner of Hall and Godfrey.  Parking is available on the street and in the back parking lot off of Hall.  Please come in through the back door.  A volunteer will greet you, hand you your invoice and explain the procedure for gathering your order.  The procedure is similar to a farmers market.  You will make your way through the hallways and into Media Rare stopping at each producer's table along the way to gather your items.  Producers will update any weighed items on your invoice and add any additional items that you wish to purchase.  Volunteers will be on hand inside Media Rare to adjust your invoices and accept your payment.  Although there are some boxes and bags at the co-op pick-up site, please consider bringing in your own bags for taking your order home.

4. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the WM Co-op producers and their products and practices.  Information can be found about each producer on our website and please feel free to contact the producers directly or speak with them on pick-up days if you have any specific questions.

5. The WM Co-op is an entirely volunteer run organization.  If you are interested in helping out on member pick-up days, with committees or various events please contact us at volunteer@westmichigancoop.com.

6. Additional questions?  Visit our Wiki for Frequently Asked Questions, email questions@westmichigancoop.com, call 248-0760 to speak with Paul or Jerry, or ask any of the volunteers you see on pick-up day.

Enjoy your experience with the West Michigan Co-op and thanks for supporting a local and sustainable food system!